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Super klipfish (Clinus superciliosus) — Clinidae

Super klipfish

Clinus superciliosus
Family: Clinidae

The Super klipfish (Clinus superciliosus) is a saltwater fish of the family Clinidae that grows up to 30 cm.

Length
30 cm
Water
Saltwater
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom
Danger
Harmless

Description

The super klipfish is a clinid (Clinidae) from coastal waters of southern Africa. The species grows to about 30 cm and has an elongate, variable green to brown body that matches weed and seagrass, with a long, continuous dorsal fin. As a bottom-dweller it lives in tide pools and on shallow rocky reefs and snaps at small crustaceans, molluscs and small fish. It is livebearing. The fish is harmless to humans.

Frequently asked questions

How do you recognise the Super klipfish?

The Super klipfish has a torpedo-shaped body and is mainly green.

Where does the Super klipfish live?

The Super klipfish lives in the sea (marine waters) and is mostly found around sand or mud bottom.

How big does the Super klipfish get?

The Super klipfish grows to a maximum of about 30 cm.

Is the Super klipfish dangerous to humans?

No, the Super klipfish is harmless to humans.

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All data

Identification

Dutch name
Super-klipvis sourced
English name
Super klipfish sourced
Scientific name
Clinus superciliosus
Family
Clinidae

Appearance

Size class
Medium verified
Max length (cm)
30.0 verified
Body shape
Torpedo-shaped sourced
Dominant colour
Green sourced
Tail shape
Rounded inferred

Habitat & distribution

Water type
Saltwater sourced
Substrate
Sand / mud bottom sourced
Origin
Native inferred

Behaviour & biology

Territorial
No inferred
Reproduction
Separate sexes inferred
Sexual dimorphism
No inferred

For anglers

Fishing method
Bodemvissen met natuurlijk aas (worm, garnaal of vis) op of vlak boven de bodem. inferred
Regulations source
FishBase ↗ inferred

Safety

Danger to humans
Harmless verified

Status & sources

Sources
FishBase via GBIF (DwC-A), CC-BY-NC 4.0

Same genus Clinus

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